Date: 30/10/2007
The Mayor of High Peak, Councillor Jean Wharmby, has pledged her support for the Poppy Appeal run by the Royal British Legion. She urged people to observe the two-minute silence on 11 November, and give generously for their poppy.
Councillor Wharmby said: "At 11am on Remembrance Sunday, millions of people across the nation will stop to remember those who fought in the conflicts of the past, and those who are still fighting for all of us today.
She added, "The Royal British Legion do a wonderful job providing support to ex-service people whose lives have been touched by conflict, and their families. The money you donate by buying poppies will fund their work throughout the year. Your help is vital to assist veterans both young and old, so please give generously."
Remembrance Sunday this year falls on 11 November. Councillor Jean Wharmby, will attend the Glossop service, held at the Cenotaph at Norfolk Square. Those attending the service are asked to assemble in the Market Place from 10.30 am in order to join the parade to the Cenotaph in Norfolk Square at 10.45 am. The service will commence shortly before 11.00 am. The Rev. Fred Whitehead will conduct the service.
The Immediate Past Mayor, Councillor Derek Udale, will attend the service at the Cenotaph on the Slopes at Buxton. The Rev. John Hudghton, Rector of Buxton and the Rev. Colin Smith, Superintendent Minister, Methodist Church, will conduct the service jointly. Those organisations attending the service are asked to be in position by 10.45 am.
The Mayor's representative, Councillor Marie Foote will be attending the Hadfield service. Attendees are invited to join for a service at St. Andrew's Church at 10.00 am. The Rev. Garrie Griffiths, Vicar of Hadfield, will lead the service which will be followed by a procession to the Cenotaph for the service of remembrance at 10.50 am.